Extension hamstrings of knees

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Extension hamstrings of knees

Muscle map

Extension hamstrings of knees

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Perform the described movement slowly and steadily while keeping the involved joints aligned. Complete the range without using momentum through the hardest portion. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.

Muscles worked

Femorales

Tips

Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of hamstrings; match resistance and range to a beginner level and never force a painful repetition.